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Rural employers get more room to hire foreign workers as labour shortages persist

by Todd Humber March 16, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 16, 2026

Rural employers will be allowed to hire a higher share of low-wage temporary foreign workers starting as early as April 1, under…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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